art – MARKEIDRIC THE GREAT
written by Brandon Broadus photography by Brandon Broadus
Markeidric Walker is more than just an artist what he embodies, lives and breathes is hope for Atlanta’s brighter future.
Few artists can contextualize beauty in such a unique way. Upon first glance his works seem purely inspired by renaissance era masters your Michelangelo’s, Da Vinci’s, etc. While they undoubtedly pay homage once you have a moment to really sit and sharpen your gaze the nuances of his signature and unparalleled style begin to appear. The immense detail, luxurious palettes his works are nothing short of kingly. Fitting amongst the great works of the 21 century for how the manage to translate a very surreal environment through a lens of neo classicism. Challenging every notion that fine art mustn’t delve too far into the vernacular of the common man.
